Pharmacist Associate - Scientific and Research Services

Saskatchewan Blue Cross

$85K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, or equivalent healthcare profession
  • Minimum three years' experience in clinical practice
  • Licensed to practice in Alberta with respective College
  • Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals and study methodologies
  • Strong clinical and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with Access as a plus
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare summaries of drug product submissions with clinical and economic reviews
  • Liaise with government and industry stakeholders
  • Conduct scientific reviews by drug classes or medical indications
  • Complete projects for formulary management
  • Support Alberta Health Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics
  • Foster strong partnerships while utilizing pharmaceutical expertise

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team environment
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW:

Alberta Blue Cross® has an excellent career opportunity for pharmacist, nurse, or other clinical healthcare professional to apply pharmaceutical knowledge and skills to a variety of processes we have in place to meet the needs of our customers. This position will appeal to motivated and enthusiastic team players who are looking for different ways to apply their superior communication and organizational skills in a non-traditional clinical setting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Responsible for preparing summaries of select drug product submissions. These summaries will provide a clinical and economic review of submitted drug products. Reviews will provide comparative insight to currently listed drug products.
  • On-going interaction and liaison duties with government and industry stakeholders.
  • Responsible for providing scientific reviews that can be specific to drug classes or medical indication.
  • Completing projects to aid in formulary management.
  • Assisting with all activities required to support the Alberta Health Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics.
  • Experience in building strong partnerships while maintaining a high level of pharmaceutical expertise.


WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nursing or equivalent healthcare profession.
  • Minimum three years' experience in a clinical practice and a license to practice in Alberta with their respective College.
  • Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals and a good understanding of study methodologies.
  • Knowledge in the areas of pharmaco-economic and pharmaco-epidemiologic assessment would be an asset.
  • Strong clinical and presentation skills with a commitment to delivering a quality customer experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is required. Microsoft Access would be an asset.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the desire for continuous learning.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, apply online at careers.ab.bluecross.ca

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